Happy New Year guys.
Had a bit of a stunner over in Auckland as well. Cooler southerly blew most of the clouds away for about 30% cover and left the seeing above average. Had some friends over and got the 10" out to show them Orion Neb and 47 Tuc as wed ucked between clouds.. Spotted a few other open clusters but too much bubbly and wine to identify them. Then walked down the street to watch a huge Fireworks display over the CBD, $250,000 worth so they said.
Awesome start to 2011, hope it just keeps getting better.
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